Oglala Lakota College
Graduate Studies Department
Graduate Student Survey
Program Satisfaction Survey
Congratulations on earning your graduate degree. We hope your experience at
OLC was intellectually stimulating, challenging, and worthwhile. We need your
input on meeting your needs as a graduate student and to evaluate the quality of
services we provide. Please respond to the survey below so that we may explore
ways to improve our program and course offering in the future.
Educational Status (Please check appropriate box)
What is your current degree program?
Lakota Leadership and Management
Lakota Leadership and Management: Education Administration
Semester and year you entered the program? (Please fill in the appropriate
semester)
Fall ______
Spring ______
Summer ______
How many years total (including time out) did it take for you to obtain your
degree, from the time you started the program until you completed it?
less than one year
one year
two years
three years
four years
five years
six years
more than six years
Employment Plans
I am continuing in current or previous position
I have made plans to change organizations/positions
I am currently negotiating with organization(s) for a
specific position
I am seeking a position
I will not be employed
I will be continuing my education after graduation
I am unsure – I do not have definite employment plans
Other – Please specify
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Oglala Lakota College
Graduate Studies Department
Please complete this survey to indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement as it
describes your experience in the Graduate Studies Department by placing a check in the
appropriate box. Rating code: 5 = Very satisfied, 4 = Satisfied, 3 = Somewhat Satisfied,
2 = Somewhat Dissatisfied, 1 = Dissatisfied.
Feedback Description
5
Program
Rating of this program at the time I applied for
admission
The program adequately prepared me for any
further study I may pursue in the future
The program adequately prepared me for
employment in my field of study
The graduate program requirements were clearly
defined and structured
Course(s) were scheduled at convenient times and
days
Required courses were scheduled often enough for
me to make timely progress toward degree
completion
*The program provided me with quality
investigative experiences
*The program provided me with quality skills as a
researcher
*The program provided me with decision-making
qualities
*The program provided me with the ability to
design and implement change
*The program provided a sound foundation in
Lakota language, spirituality, belief, values, thought
and philosophy
*The program successfully assisted in my
development of management and leadership skills
that are harmonious with Lakota values
Resources
Adequate research resources were available
Adequate library training, resources and services
were available and accessible
Adequate computer facilities were available and
accessible
Adequate college services and support systems
were available
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Satisfactory
4
3
Unsatisfactory
2
1
N/A
Oglala Lakota College
Graduate Studies Department
Courses
I was challenged academically
The faculty encouraged productive student-faculty
interactions
I was satisfied with the teaching abilities of the fulltime faculty
I was satisfied with the teaching abilities of the
adjunct faculty
The faculty demonstrated knowledge and qualities
necessary for Wolakota leadership
The faculty made good faith efforts to incorporate
Lakota language in my classes in a good manner,
respectful of the language and relevant to us as
members of the Oglala Lakota College academic
community
Faculty
The graduate program was responsive to my
requests
Communication with the graduate program staff
resulted in resolving the issue(s) I encountered
when I called, emailed or visited the office
The graduate program informed me, in a timely
manner, of deadlines and administrative procedures
that affected me
There was satisfactory communication between
faculty and graduate students regarding our needs,
concerns, and program requirements
My advisor spent sufficient time advising me on
academic and program matters
Considering all aspects, how satisfied are you with
the level of communications from the graduate
studies program
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